Our Idle Hands: Folklore, Fiber Arts and Witchcraft – Details, episodes & analysis

For the final official episode of the season Mame brings on one of her oldest witch friends, Matthew Venus of Spiritus Arcanum!!! Matthew and Mame talk a little bit about everything, tips for Salem visits, magic and animism, and of course fiber arts! Don't miss this season finale and longest episode of Our Idle Hands!

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This week Severely Mame and brings on her friend Lady Harlakended, a witch, spinner, weaver, heritage crafter, vintage enthusiast and all around fiber arts treasure trove!

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Podcast Edited by Keenan Daly

Vintage Witch Hat Tutorial

https://youtu.be/GudhowZrb30

On this very lengthy episode of Our Idle Hands, Austin Fuller, Better known as @BanexBramble, and Mame dive deep into their practice as witches and makers. Even with how long this episode is they only scratch the surface of what Austin really does and the world of ritual clothing and its making.

We do carry on a little bit more than usual but Austin and I really put a lot of interesting things together! -Mame

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This week I am joined by my good friend and sister witch Elena Kanagy-Loux, Lace maker, historian and witch! We go over Elena's love of lace, fiber arts and witchcraft. We discuss how these things all intersect in her life. Elena's vast knowledge of lace and its history help us make connections into how the world of lace making and witchcraft may be related! Follow Elena at @erenanaomi on Instagram and TikTok Follow Mame at @SeverelyMame on Instagram and TikTok

For the first episode of Our Idle Hands, Mame, better known to many as Severely Mame, takes the time to introduce you to herself, her magic and her personal interests in fiber arts! She also spends some time talking about what the podcast is and where she hopes it will go!
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This week Mame spends time with Author, Witch and secret surf rock queen Madame Pamita!

In this episode they go over Madame Pamita's work and specifically her book on Baba Yaga and Ukrainian fiber magic!

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Edited by Keenan Daly

This week Mame is joined by the artist, designer and witch behind Potion23 Designs! Victoria and Mame talk about their shared link to Salem, their making process and their magic! Follow Victoria Cates on instagram @potion23design Follow Severely Mame on Instagram and Threads @SeverelyMame Join the Vintage Stitch Witch Coven on Patron HERE!

This week, long time friend of Mame's, Sydney Crabaugh joins the Vintage Stitch Witch Coven, coming to talk about Squid School of Vintage Knitting, knitting travel, Rhinebeck and magic!

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Episode Edited By Keenan Daly

The last official solo episode of the season with Mame. This week she goes over different natural fibers that people can make magical in their crafting or make their magic more hand made.

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Some of the references Mame used today!

SCOTT CUNNINGHAM'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MAGICAL HERBS

JUDY ANN NOCK'S THE MODERN WITCHCRAFT GUIDE TO MAGICAL HERBS

DAVID PICKERING'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WITCHCRAFT

https://www.kleiderly.com/our-blog/why-is-polyester-bad-for-the-environment#:~:text=Since%20polyester%20is%20made%20of,water%20of%20the%20local%20population.

https://shop.terracycle.com/en-US/products/fabrics-and-clothing-zero-waste-boxes

https://www.terriwindling.com/blog/2016/12/sheep-folklore.html

This week's episode of Our Idle Hands is brought to you unofficially my the New England Board of Tourism!

In our longest episode yet, Massachusetts born witches, Mame and Bill Crisafi talk about Bill's work in illustration, sculpture, drag and his recent show with fiance Hogan McLaughlin at the Peabody Essex Museum.

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